S2011 E1 • Should the U.S. give up on Haiti?

Haiti’s lack of development over the past two centuries has long frustrated American efforts to build a democracy off its shores. Does last year’s earthquake represent a new opportunity, or should the U.S. give up on Haiti?

S2011 E2 • Is America safe 10 years after 9/11?

Since terrorists attacked America in 2001, the U.S. has embarked on two wars, created a Department of Homeland Security and gone on the offensive against Al Qaeda and its affiliates worldwide. But is America safer 10 years after 9/11?

S2011 E3 • Is the Horn of Africa the next Afghanistan?

Decades of lawlessness, war and more recently, piracy and terrorism, make the Horn of Africa one of the most volatile regions in the world. Should the U.S. step up its engagement?

S2011 E4 • Should the U.S. take the lead on global financial reform?

As Americans dig out from the great recession of 2008, should the U.S. coordinate global financial regulation or focus on getting it right at home?

S2011 E5 • Should the U.S. declare a “special relationship” with Germany?

Whether assisting U.S. troops in Afghanistan or flexing its muscles as the largest country in the European Union, Germany is a key U.S. ally. Is it worthy of a “special relationship” like that with Britain and Israel?

S2011 E6 • Do sanctions work?

As the U.S. seeks to reign in rogue regimes like Iran, which wants nuclear weapons, and North Korea, which already has them, do sanctions actually work?

S2011 E7 • Should Americans care about the Caucuses?

The Caucuses have long represented a critical region for U.S. interests due to its oil and natural gas resources and proximity to Russia. But should Americans care what happens her

S2011 E8 • Is U.S. power in decline?

America has long been the “indispensible” nation in world affairs. But recent events, from the global financial crisis to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, have led some to question whether U.S. power is on the decline.